Early Childhood Care and Education

Instructional Term

• A term = classes are taught the full 16 weeks
• B term = classes are taught the FIRST 8 weeks of the semester
• C term = classes are taught the SECOND 8 weeks of the semester

Program-Specific Information

Bright from the Start – Georgia’s child care licensing agency – requires a Child Development Associate (CDA) certification or Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) for all individuals working with young children in licensed programs.

The Early Childhood Care and Education Basics TCC offered by Chattahoochee Tech meets this requirement.  View the Early Childhood Care & Education Basics flyer for more information.

Career Opportunities in Early Childhood Care and Education

Infant-Toddler teacher, Preschool teacher, Teacher Assistant, Center Director, Center Owner, Paraprofessional, Nanny

Where are these career options?

Early Learning Programs, Family Child Care Learning Homes, Georgia Pre-K programs, Head Start Programs, Public Schools, Private Schools, Half-Day Programs